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Litton Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Eyam

Litton Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Eyam

Hard

4.0

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Litton Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Eyam

01:52

29.6km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.92 km

Tideswell Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely touristy village with an impressive church (The Cathedral of the Peak), pubs and a good (for the size of place) selection of take away shops and cafes. Good place to stop for a rest on a ride.

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13.9 km

Limestone Way Descent to Millers Dale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Starting at the cross roads where the Pennine bridleway turns north, follow the limestone way south. Starting off as double track before turning to single track and dropping down, down …

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18.8 km

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Highlight • Natural Monument

As a geographical speciality lava bombs are visible here, where the lime was broken out in preparation of the railway track.

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19.3 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Great bit of easy trails for all the family and the tunnels add a element of interest!

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19.9 km

View of the River Wye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views at the top

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20.0 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for people can get very dark

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20.6 km

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

Great views of Cressbrook Mill from the Monsal Trail and one of the many tunnels reopened for cycling on the Trail. Tunnels are all lit although you may want to …

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20.6 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

7.69 km

4.78 km

1.49 km

881 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

8.33 km

7.86 km

4.35 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

October 26, 2024,3rd ride of October

Definitely best on a dry day in the summer due to the limestone and some muddy sections

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Litton Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Eyam

Tideswell Village

Limestone Way Descent to Millers Dale

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Litton Tunnel

View of the River Wye Valley

Litton Tunnel

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Monsal Trail

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